Toshiba Portege 4005 User Guide - Page 40
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40 Getting Started Other precautions Focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods can cause eyestrain. Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object for at least 30 seconds. Other precautions Your computer is designed to optimize safety, minimize strain, and withstand the rigors of travel. However, you should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. CAUTIONS: Never apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to sharp impacts. Excessive pressure or impact can damage computer components or cause your computer to malfunction. Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use. If two cards are installed, both can become hot even if only one is used extensively. Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in the PC Card operation. Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long time. Setting up your computer Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before you can use it. To use external power or to charge the battery, you must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 41. To register your computer online, or to sign up for an Internet account, you must connect the built-in modem to a telephone line. See "Connecting to a phone line" on page 71. Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: Add more memory. See "Adding memory" on page 59.